Wayne King was born in Sidney, and has spent most of his life in the Tri Town area. After graduating from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Wayne went on to excel in business as the owner of Kings Clothing with stores first in Bainbridge, and then in Sidney, spanning over 39 years as a successful businessman. As stated by Village of Sidney Mayor, Andy Matviak, "Wayne's success as a businessman helped the area to grow and to prosper."
In March 1982, Wayne became a volunteer Director of the Sidney Federal Credit Union. In 1985 he was elected as Vice Chair of the Board and continues to serve in that position today. As stated by James Doig, President and CEO of the Sidney Federal Credit Union, "Wayne has volunteered his time and his talent for 30 years to help shape the direction and policies of the Sidney Federal Union, and is committed to protect and enhance the interests of its members." In addition to serving locally, Wayne also served during the 1990's with a sub-committee of the National Association of Credit Unions.
In 1962 Wayne King joined a committee of volunteers to organize what would become the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, a now world-famous flat water canoeing event. Fifty years later, Wayne was inducted to the inaugural General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame as a member of the "Pit Crew" during the 2012 regatta weekend.
Wayne has served the Tri Town area as a Rotarian both in Sidney and in Bainbridge and is honored by Rotary as a Paul Harris Fellow for his standards of philanthropy, professionalism and service. He is a current board member and past treasurer of the Sidney Community Foundation, and an active member and past treasurer of the Sidney United Methodist Church. Wayne has served two terms as President of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce.
For over 10 years, Wayne has served on the Sidney Central School Alumni Association Board of Directors as treasurer, in service to his alma mater. In recognition of his many years of unselfish unwavering community service, Wayne King has been honored as Citizen of the Year; both by Bainbridge and Sidney.